Cooling Centers Open in Etowah County
Several cooling centers have opened across Etowah County. These facilities are opened to provide air-conditioned comfort to those needing it during the current heat wave. All facilities will be opened today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The locations of these cooling centers are as follows:
- Carnes Recreation Center
102 Case Avenue
Attalla, AL 35954
- Elliott Community Center
2829 W Meighan Boulevard
Gadsden, AL 35904
- Carver Community Center
1030 Tuscaloosa Avenue
Gadsden, AL 35901
- 1st Baptist Church of Altoona
3050 Main Street
Altoona, AL
- Hokes Bluff 1st United Methodist Church
Family Life Center
3001 Alford Bend Road
Hokes Bluff, AL 35903
- Sardis City Community Center
290 Parkway Drive
Sardis City, AL 35956
- Rainbow City Community Center
3702 Rainbow Drive
Rainbow City, AL 35906
- East Gadsden Community Center
921 Wilson Avenue
Gadsden, AL 35903
- Glencoe Cumberland Presbyterian Church
200 College Street
Glencoe, AL 35905
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a heat advisory for today and tomorrow, for heat indices of 105°. Lots of sun and little chance of precipitation make this heat wave particularly dangerous. Here are tips for dealing with the heat:
- Spend as little time outdoors as possible.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.
- Wear a hat outdoors.
- Use sunscreen.
- Don’t leave people or animals in cars.
- Check on people who are prone to illness.
For more information, please call 211 or contact the Gadsden/Etowah County EMA at 256-549-4575.
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